BC Forests are at Great Risk. What can be Done? You're invited on Oct 6 to hear from experts about better forest practices with experts: Mike Morris, former MLA BC Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, Dr. Younes Alila, P.Eng., Professor of Hydrology Faculty of Forestry, UBC, Dr. Kasey Moran, local ecologist focused on riparian ecology and restoration
Forestry can be done in a way to protect water, wildlife, communities and jobs
📅 Tuesday, October 6
📍 Oasis United Church 2964 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC,
⏰ 7:00 to 8:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM 💲 By donation
FTFO and Council of Canadians South Okanagan are hosting with support of Seniors for Climate South Okanagan.
BC faces fires, floods, and drought from clear-cutting forestry. Jobs are at risk from geopolitical pressures, but can they transition to caring for forests instead of 'harvesting'? The expert panel will share their best knowledge about how we can move forward in this unstable climate regime, with many ongoing community challenges that are threatening or already damaging our watersheds.